Lilith"Well, come on! Hurry up!" Seren whispered urgently, gesturing for me to move quietly and stay low. Her eyes darted around. I had no idea what she was so worked up about, but I followed her lead, my own heart starting to pick up its pace.She ducked behind an enormous, twisted tree, its roots snaking through the ground like veins. I joined her, breathing softly, though the pungent smell from the bark made my nose wrinkle. I nudged her shoulder, muttering, "It stinks."She shot me a sharp look and clamped her hand over my mouth, her eyes scanning the area over my shoulder. Then, leaning close, she whispered. "It’s the tree. It stinks, but at least they won’t pick up on our scent." With a pointed finger, she directed my gaze toward a small clearing just ahead.I squinted, focusing on the dimly lit space. At first, it looked empty, just a patch of light filtering through the leaves above. But as my eyes adjusted, I spotted movement—three figures seated in a circle. I picked them o
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